Strong to severe thunderstorms developed west through southwest of Mount Vernon, then tracked eastward across southern Illinois. Some of the storms produced large hail and damaging wind. One of the most intense storms tracked from Perry County northeast across the Mount Vernon area. Another particularly severe storm tracked northeast from near the Johnson/Williamson County line across the Harrisburg area. These storms formed along a cold front and very close to an upper level low pressure system.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:07:00 to 22-APR-05 14:07:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down. Two trees landed on houses. Roofing was blown off a business. Large tree limbs were blown down, including one that landed on a garage and another on a truck. Some shingles were blown off houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:27:00 to 22-APR-05 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: KEENSBURG
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

At least a couple of trees were blown down in Keensburg, one of which was very large. Large tree limbs were down in Mount Carmel. Wind gusts were estimated near 60 MPH at Keensburg and Bellmont.

Hail in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:16:00 to 22-APR-05 14:16:00 (CST)
Location: ALBION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Dime to nickel size hail fell in Grayville.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDWARDS, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:24:00 to 22-APR-05 14:24:00 (CST)
Location: ALBION
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tree limbs and a large tree were blown down.

Hail in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:45:00 to 22-APR-05 14:45:00 (CST)
Location: ALLENDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:24:00 to 22-APR-05 13:24:00 (CST)
Location: CREAL SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:55:00 to 22-APR-05 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: WAYNE CITY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Two houses on the south edge of town sustained roof damage. A third house received antenna damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 14:15:00 to 22-APR-05 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: GRAYVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large tree was blown down, landing on power lines and a car. The car was demolished, and two power poles were taken down. A few other trees and power lines were downed in the city.

Hail in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 12:30:00 to 22-APR-05 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: CUTLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 12:50:00 to 22-APR-05 12:50:00 (CST)
Location: TAMAROA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:15:00 to 22-APR-05 13:20:00 (CST)
Location: JOHNSTON CITY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees landed on two houses, including one in Marion and one in Johnston City. About eight trees were down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:34:00 to 22-APR-05 13:34:00 (CST)
Location: MC LEANSBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Small trees were blown down, and tree limbs landed on power lines. The damage was on Highway 14 near the Franklin County line.

Hail in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:51:00 to 22-APR-05 14:02:00 (CST)
Location: JOHNSONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Dime to quarter size hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:42:00 to 22-APR-05 13:52:00 (CST)
Location: GALATIA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A large tree was blown across Illinois Route 34 near the Franklin County line. Trees were down about 2.5 miles northwest of Harrisburg, blocking a road. Wind gusts were estimated near 60 MPH on the east side of Harrisburg.

Hail in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:15:00 to 22-APR-05 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: TUNNEL HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:55:00 to 22-APR-05 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: HEROD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power lines were blown down near the Saline County line.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 12:58:00 to 22-APR-05 13:08:00 (CST)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported in and southwest of Mount Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:15:00 to 22-APR-05 13:28:00 (CST)
Location: WEST FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees were blown down in Thompsonville, and a tree was down in the eastern part of West Frankfort.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 12:54:00 to 22-APR-05 13:01:00 (CST)
Location: WOODLAWN
Magnitude: 63 MG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winds gusted from 60 to around 70 MPH in the Woodlawn area. A spotter measured a wind gust to 72 MPH about two miles north of Woodlawn.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 12:59:00 to 22-APR-05 12:59:00 (CST)
Location: SESSER
Magnitude: 56 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The top of a barn was blown off.

Hail in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 22-APR-05 13:40:00 to 22-APR-05 13:49:00 (CST)
Location: CARRIERS MILLS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Golf-ball size hail, with some even larger stones mixed in, was reported in Carrier Mills. One-inch hail fell in and near Harrisburg.